Day: February 28, 2024

Cardinal Burke announces ‘significant novena’ to pray for Church against ‘forces of sin’

7:12 pm February 28, 2024

Cardinal Raymond Burke announced a new nine-month novena to pray for the Church and for the intercession of the Virgin Mary as the world grapples with the “forces of sin.” “How can we best begin to remedy the many ills that so grievously wound our families, our communities, our nation, the world and the Church?” […]

Bomani Jones weighs in on basketball court-storming, describes tradition’s current state as ‘lawlessness’

7:09 pm February 28, 2024

Duke basketball star Kyle Filipowski suffered a knee injury when Wake Forest fans rushed the floor following the Demon Deacons’ recent win over the eighth-ranked Blue Devils. A visually frustrated Filipowski called for the implementation of more protective measures for players when students and fans decide to storm the hardwood. “Just trying to get my […]

Toxic gas detected as Swedish security agency is evacuated, local news reports

7:05 pm February 28, 2024

Traces of a toxic, colorless gas were found at the headquarters of Sweden’s security agency where a suspected gas leak last week forced authorities to evacuate some 500 people from the facility, a local paper reported Wednesday. The daily Svenska Dagbladet newspaper said authorities had found traces of phosgene. The gas has a strong odor […]

‘Exactly like Iron Man’: Dubai hosts first-ever jet suit race for pilots

7:02 pm February 28, 2024

Pilots lined up on a runway in Dubai on Wednesday and fired up their seven jet engines with an ear-splitting roar. But they weren’t preparing to fly an airplane — they were the aircraft. This city-state in the United Arab Emirates, known for being home to the world’s tallest building and other wonders, hosted what […]

Some Republicans seek alliances with Latin American populists as part of Latino outreach effort

7:02 pm February 28, 2024

On a recent evening outside Washington, the president of Argentina had the eyes and ears of a conservative crowd that had gathered to listen to Donald Trump. In a raspy voice, Javier Milei called out, “Hola a todos,” or “Hello, everyone,” before introducing himself as a lion. “What a beautiful day to make the left […]